Lonely individuals tend to view themselves as a burden to others | NYGazet

A study of U.S. adults finds that loneliness is linked to feeling like a burden in close relationships. The research also highlights how internal physiological states—such as heart rate variability—may shape how individuals cope with loneliness and self-doubt.

A new study published in Psychophysiology sheds light on how people experiencing loneliness tend to view their own contributions to relationships more negatively, particularly with family. The findings suggest that a person’s resting heart function —... [8932 chars]